CVE-2005-1796

Name: CVE-2005-1796
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-31T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.49%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1796 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function in the Ncurses interface (ec_curses.c) for Ettercap before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 5.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function in the Ncurses interface (ec_curses.c) for Ettercap before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.49%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ettercap	Ettercap	< 0.7.3
Debian	Debian Linux	3.0
Debian	Debian Linux	3.1

References

http://ettercap.sourceforge.net/history.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15535Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/15664Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/16000Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014084Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-749Third Party Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-07.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0670Permissions Required
http://ettercap.sourceforge.net/history.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15535Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/15664Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/16000Broken Link
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014084Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-749Third Party Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200506-07.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13820Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0670Permissions Required

Timeline

Published: May 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1796?

Format string vulnerability in the curses_msg function in the Ncurses interface (ec_curses.c) for Ettercap before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How severe is CVE-2005-1796?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1796 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1796?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2005-1796?

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Source: NVD / NIST